AnxietyNCT07197125
Psychological Burden of Anxiety and Depression Among Future Physicians: A Cross-sectional Study at Assiut University Faculty of Medicine
An observational study of Anxiety and Depression, run by Assiut University.
Trial summary
A cross-sectional study will be conducted to assess the prevalence of anxiety and depression among medical students and interns at Assiut University, examining associated risk factors and their correlation with academic performance. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Anxiety, Depression
- How many people
- 289 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2026to 30 Dec 2027
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Participants include medical students from first through fifth academic years at the Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, along with first- and second-year interns (house officers) at Assiut University Hospital. This group represents a wide spectrum of the medical education process, from initial stages of training to early clinical practice. These students and interns are known to experience significant stress due to academic demands, examinations, and the transition to professional responsibilities, making them a particularly vulnerable group for psychological disorders.
Who may be able to join
- Medical students at Assiut University (1st - 5th year)
- Medical interns (1st and 2nd year) at Assiut University Hospital
Who cannot join
- Individuals with a previously diagnosed neurological disorder
- Individuals with a previously diagnosed psychiatric disorder
About this study
Official title: Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression Among Medical Students and Interns in Assiut University: Identifying Risk Factors and Academic Correlations
A cross-sectional study will be conducted to assess the prevalence of anxiety and depression among medical students and interns at Assiut University, examining associated risk factors and their correlation with academic performance.
Read the detailed description
This research aims to explore the prevalence of anxiety and depression among medical students and interns at Assiut University through a structured, anonymous Arabic self-administered questionnaire. The survey includes socio-demographic information, academic achievement, as well as standardized psychological assessment tools such as the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). Data will be analyzed to determine overall prevalence rates, risk factors, and the trend of psychological morbidity across different academic grades and internship years. Special focus will be on identifying whether symptoms resolve, remain stable, or worsen during later academic years and internship. The study will provide essential insights into the mental health challenges faced by medical students and guide potential policies and student support interventions.
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Depression
- Keywords
- anxiety, depression
- Medical subject headings
- Anxiety Disorders, Depression
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| The study population consists of undergraduate medical students and medical interns at Assiut Univer | Participants include medical students from first through fifth academic years at the Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, along with first- and second-year interns (house officers) at Assiut University Hospital. This group represents a wide spectrum of the medical education process, from initial stages of training to early clinical practice. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Prevalence of anxiety among medical students at Assiut University
Measured using standardized Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) scales to determine the proportion of students experiencing symptoms of anxiety.
Measured: baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Sep 2025
- Study start1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion30 Sep 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Dec 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for AnxietyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Assiut UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 289 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Assiut University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ahmed Ali Khalaf Ahmed, Assiut University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07197125
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Anxiety and Depression
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 20 Sep 2025
- Last updated
- 29 Sep 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Abdel Wahed WY, Hassan SK. Prevalence and associated factors of stress, anxiety and depression among medical Fayoum University students. Alexandria J Med. 2017;53:77-84. doi:10.1016/j.ajme.2016.01.005
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Sep 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression Among Medical Students and Interns in Assiut University: Identifying Risk Factors and Academic Correlations
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07197125
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Anxiety and Depression
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Depression
- Keywords
- anxiety, depression
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 289 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Assiut UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 30 Sep 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 29 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
A cross-sectional study will be conducted to assess the prevalence of anxiety and depression among medical students and interns at Assiut University, examining associated risk factors and their correlation with academic performance.
Detailed description
This research aims to explore the prevalence of anxiety and depression among medical students and interns at Assiut University through a structured, anonymous Arabic self-administered questionnaire. The survey includes socio-demographic information, academic achievement, as well as standardized psychological assessment tools such as the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). Data will be analyzed to determine overall prevalence rates, risk factors, and the trend of psychological morbidity across different academic grades and internship years. Special focus will be on identifying whether symptoms resolve, remain stable, or worsen during later academic years and internship. The study will provide essential insights into the mental health challenges faced by medical students and guide potential policies and student support interventions.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| The study population consists of undergraduate medical students and medical interns at Assiut Univer | – | –Participants include medical students from first through fifth academic years at the Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, along with first- and second-year interns (house officers) at Assiut University Hospital. This group represents a wide spectrum of the medical education process, from initial stages of training to early clinical practice. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Participants include medical students from first through fifth academic years at the Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, along with first- and second-year interns (house officers) at Assiut University Hospital. This group represents a wide spectrum of the medical education process, from initial stages of training to early clinical practice. These students and interns are known to experience significant stress due to academic demands, examinations, and the transition to professional responsibilities, making them a particularly vulnerable group for psychological disorders.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Medical students at Assiut University (1st - 5th year)
- Medical interns (1st and 2nd year) at Assiut University Hospital
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Individuals with a previously diagnosed neurological disorder
- Individuals with a previously diagnosed psychiatric disorder
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Prevalence of anxiety among medical students at Assiut University
Time frame: baseline
Measured using standardized Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) scales to determine the proportion of students experiencing symptoms of anxiety.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Sep 2025.
- BackgroundAbdel Wahed WY, Hassan SK. Prevalence and associated factors of stress, anxiety and depression among medical Fayoum University students. Alexandria J Med. 2017;53:77-84. doi:10.1016/j.ajme.2016.01.005
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Anxiety and Depression, run by Assiut University.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Sep 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Prevalence of anxiety among medical students at Assiut University (time frame: baseline). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07197125, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Sep 2025.